Tonasket School District

35 Do E Highway 20
Tonasket, WA 98855-9601
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Tonasket School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,155 students in Tonasket School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Tonasket School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,564 Schools
# Students
1,155 Students
1,102,111 Students
# Teachers
71 Teachers
62,276 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Tonasket School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WA)
#247 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
24%
41%
41%
53%
33%
49%
92%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.69
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
n/a
9%
% Hispanic
35%
26%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
59%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
4%
9%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,577 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,796. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,133 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,577
$18,796
Spending / Student
$16,133
$19,246

Best Tonasket School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tonasket High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
35hs Highway 20
Tonasket, WA 98855
(509) 486-2161
Gr: 9-12 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Tonasket Outreach School
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
35 Hs Hwy 20
Tonasket, WA 98855
(509) 486-1428
Gr: K-12 | 103 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Tonasket Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
35es Highway 20
Tonasket, WA 98855
(509) 486-4933
Gr: PK-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Tonasket Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
35ms Highway 20
Tonasket, WA 98855
(509) 486-2147
Gr: 6-8 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
35 Hs Hwy 20
Tonasket, WA 98855
(509) 486-1428
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 32%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Tonasket School District?
Tonasket School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,155 students.
What is the rank of Tonasket School District?
Tonasket School District is ranked #248 out of 306 school districts in Washington (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tonasket School District?
59% of Tonasket School District students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tonasket School District?
Tonasket School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Tonasket School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,133 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,155 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : 92% (Top 5% in WA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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